Hercules Pride kills the Ross Breakaway lion cubs
Nature can be terribly harsh, and as we’ve said from the beginning, we value each sighting with the lion cubs knowing that they face danger at every turn. Sadly, this weekend, the cubs met their fate when they had a run-in with the Hercules Pride. It was over quickly, which is a mercy in itself. These are […]
Week in Pictures: Africa Magic
If you’re not already smiling because it’s Friday, here’s something to convert even the most determined frowner: The Week in Pictures! Fantasatic photos out of the Klaserie and Balule Nature Reserves in the Greater Kruger, and some breath-taking shots from the Okavango Delta, Moremi Game Reserve, Savute Marsh, and Khwai in Botswana. Afrika Ecco Safaris […]
Catch up with Ross Breakaway lion cubs
There’s been a short silence after a celebratory overload of lion cub updates involving our first sighting of the two little males, the gut-wrenching moment one almost got trampled by a buffalo, their worrying separation from their mother, the oh-so-cute display they put on playing with a lioness’ tail, and then the first time we spotted […]
Guest Blog: Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp
We’ve just arrived back in the UK after another great few days at Africa on Foot and nThambo Tree Camp – our ‘home from home’ in South Africa. As always we had a warm welcome from everyone at both camps. We arrived early at Africa on Foot and were greeted by an ever friendly Hennie, Mike […]
Africa on Foot’s Leopard and Lion Extravaganza
Africa on Foot is no stranger to extraordinary big cat sightings. There’s often a whirlwind of cat videos and images flooding our inbox on a daily basis – we’re not complaining but we’re often taken aback at the absolute abundance of lion and leopard sightings within the Klaserie! Over the past few days, the Trilogy […]
Ross lionesses and cubs on a buffalo kill
The Ross Breakaway lion cubs have grown to 2 months old, and we love seeing them looking well fed and healthy! They are both male cubs, and they engage in a lot of wobbly wrestling, which is something they will continue to do throughout their lives. Lions have a close social bond, and they use […]
Week in Pictures: Wildlife Showcase
Welcome to Friday. What a week it’s been! We are having difficulty pin pointing the best of the week’s sightings, what with the array of leopard sightings, lion cubs, elephants galore, and interesting bird action. The Okavango Delta is teeming and fruitful as always, and Afrika Ecco Safaris has taken full advantage of its splendour. […]
Three’s a crowd: Trilogy male lions seen together again
Even as they lie sleeping, the vision of this fierce coalition is intimidating. The dominant male lions in this territory have made their mark, and any wandering lions from the Kruger Park would be foolish to take them on. nThambo Tree Camp and Africa on Foot are spoilt rotten with sightings of the Trilogy males, […]
A Leopardess, a Cub and a Kill
“While we were out game drive we noticed an abandoned leopard kill nestled in the fork of the tree. In that moment we knew that our rosette patterned cats would re-appear to continue their feast. It was just a matter of time. We had no idea which of our leopards made the kill, but we […]
